Kamran Ghulam Century: Now forget Babar! Kamran Ghulam scored a century in his debut test itself

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|15-10-2024

Pakistan batsman Kamran Ghulam has finally achieved that feat which is like a dream for every batsman. This right-handed batsman has scored a brilliant century in the second test being played in Multan. This is Kamran's first test match and he created history by scoring a century in his first innings itself. After 5 years, a batsman from Pakistan has achieved the feat of scoring a century in the debut test. This century of Kamran Ghulam is also special because this batsman got a chance in the playing eleven in place of Babar Azam. There was pressure of expectations on Kamran, fans all over the world had an eye on him, but this player has overcome all the obstacles and made a wonderful start to his Test career.

Kamran Ghulam saved Pakistan

Pakistan was in big trouble in the very first session of the Multan Test. The team lost the wickets of Abdullah Shafiq and Shan Masood within 10 overs. In a pressurized environment, Kamran Ghulam stepped onto the crease and made his intentions clear as soon as he arrived. This right-handed batsman proved his great courage by hitting a six on the 15th ball itself. After this Ghulam completed his half-century in 104 balls. Earlier, this player along with Sam Ayyub made a century partnership for the third wicket. Sam Ayyub played an inning of 77 runs. After his wicket fell, Pakistan got a big blow in the form of Saud Shakeel but Kamran remained at the crease and died after scoring a century.

Talking about Kamran Ghulam, this player made his ODI debut in the year 2023. He had entered the field as a concussion substitute. Haris Sohail was injured in that match. But Kamran Ghulam neither got a chance to bat nor bowl. After this, this player kept going in and out of the Pakistani squad and he did not get a chance. But now as soon as this player was given a chance in Multan, this player became famous.

Why is Kamran Ghulam's century special?

Kamran Ghulam is the 13th Pakistani batsman to score a century in the debut test. Also, he is the 11th player to achieve this feat in Pakistan. He is the first Pakistani player to score a century in the debut test against England. After 23 years, a batsman has scored a century in the debut test on the ground of Multan.

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